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THORNHILL, ONTARIO--(Marketwire - July 19, 2011) - The Glen Shields Sun Devils 2000 girls soccer team is celebrating its recent win as BMO Team of the Week and kicking off its contention for BMO Team of the Week 2011 Champion at the BMO Bank of Montreal branch in Thornhill's Promenade Mall.

"The Glen Shields Sun Devils have achieved success on and off the field through strong discipline, effort and passion. These girls are truly deserving of their BMO Team of the Week title and we look forward to celebrating their latest achievement at our Promenade branch this week," said Curtis Scragg, District Vice-President, GTA North, BMO Bank of Montreal.

BMO will provide the team with team track suits and a team party. The Bank will also donate $500 in the Sun Devils' name to their chosen charity, SickKids Foundation. The foundation raises funds for the SickKids hospital. It is the largest charitable funder of children's health research in Canada.

About BMO Team of the Week

BMO Team of the Week is Canada's premier grassroots sport celebration, engaging a nation and inspiring communities by recognizing youth soccer teams who demonstrate team pride, team spirit, community commitment and passion for the game. From April 1 until June 30, teams were nominated at BMOsoccer.com. Fifteen weekly winners have been named BMO Team of the Week and are now entered for a chance to be voted by Canadians as BMO Team of the Week 2011 Champion. Voting begins August 1 and will end on August 15. The grand prize includes a $125,000 refurbishment of their community soccer field and a road trip to a Toronto FC or Vancouver Whitecaps FC home game. Internet: www.BMOsoccer.com.